I read a lot. I always have at least three books on the go at any time these days. I used to read three books a week when I was in secondary school. I always had my nose in a book & I could get lost in the imaginary world to such an extent that everything around me would disappear. It got to be a bit of a joke in my form group in school as I would be so engrossed in my reading that it would take the entire class to call my name before I realised that the register was being taken & it was my turn to say 'Yes Sir!'! I lost count of the times I looked up from my book in bewilderment.
In English classes we used to have to take it in turns to read aloud from the chosen book. I never knew what page we were up to reading though because I got tired of waiting for everyone to read. I was always chapters ahead because I just couldn't wait to find out what would happen next! The teachers must of realised because I never got told off for having to ask what page we were on when it was my turn to read.
These days it is harder to carve out time to read what with the demands family life puts on me etc. It is a luxury that I have had to forego for a while. I didn't read for years after I finished studying A levels & my degree; I just didn't want to after spending so many years having to read rather than reading for pleasure. But now I find I want to read again & it's fun! I am especially enjoying reading with my children & introducing them to some if my favourites like Swallows & Amazons and The Chronicles of Narnia. Recently all six of us have been reading Alice in Wonderland together too. It's great fun especially when we try to read together in our bed! The photo shows the stack of books that sit on my bedside table at the moment. Click the piccie to see what books are there if you like! Jordan read The BFG (which I bought as part of my research for an art exhibit I am doing in August) in a weekend! He takes after me!
Anyway, I have pondered & reminisced for long enough! The grass needs cutting & a little girl needs feeding & taking to nursery school soon. Hope all who read are well. Till next time! ;o)
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I was the same. Still am. Super blog!
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What a lovely homely photo! And I love the image of you all cuddled together in bed reading Alice in Wonderland together!!! Brilliant! We listened to a bit of the audio BFG on our way back from a trip to my folks recently and James thoroughly enjoyed it! (the other two were a bit too young to be that bothered but we both thought it was great!) Happy reading! And what ideas do you have onb the BFG? Dream catching by any chance??? I have ideas already!!! hee! xxx
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